World at War Free to watch on Youtube (in 1080p)

The current licence holders for The world at War have uploaded the entire series on their YouTube channel (available in 1080p).

A stunning series and possibly the best documentary series ever produced. First hand interviews, footage and sound effects. This would be ideal for teachers etc covering WW2 or in the run up to remembrance day (just to remind little Billy how lucky he is).

This is currently being aired on Yesterday (freeview channel 19), but you are able to watch these at your own leisure without adverts.

BONUS You don't need to pay for a TV licence to watch this as it is online. Why pay the BBC to watch a TV series made by ITV 45 years ago! ;-)

It is not necessary to have a TV licence to watch this series on YouTube. What point exactly are you trying to make? Apart from anything else, this series was made by Thames Television which was an ITV company. Are you a TV Licensing troll?

Original Poster

28th Feb 2016

Magister

It is not necessary to have a TV licence to watch this series on YouTube. … It is not necessary to have a TV licence to watch this series on YouTube. What point exactly are you trying to make? Apart from anything else, this series was made by Thames Television which was an ITV company. Are you a TV Licensing troll?

Exactly my little flower pot. To watch this as it is being broadcast on Yesterday (freeview channel 19) you would have to have a TV licence you'll find.

And yes as I say it was made for ITV so you wont need a TV licence to watch it on YouTube as I clearly say.

You have confused yourself it seems to appear.

28th Feb 2016

Excellent. Heard this is a top notch production.

28th Feb 2016

Graham1979

Exactly my little flower pot. To watch this as it is being broadcast on … Exactly my little flower pot. To watch this as it is being broadcast on Yesterday (freeview channel 19) you would have to have a TV licence you'll find.And yes as I say it was made for ITV so you wont need a TV licence to watch it on YouTube as I clearly say.You have confused yourself it seems to appear.

It doesn't matter who made the video :L As long as you're watching it legally not broadcast live from TV then even it it was created by the BBC you wouldn't need a license. And while you probably already knew that, I don't think stuarthanley was trying to say what you said was factually wrong. But moreso needless to say and guaranteed to spur up disputes. It's a youtube video, TV license is irrelevant.

28th Feb 2016

Magister

It is not necessary to have a TV licence to watch this series on YouTube. … It is not necessary to have a TV licence to watch this series on YouTube. What point exactly are you trying to make? Apart from anything else, this series was made by Thames Television which was an ITV company. Are you a TV Licensing troll?

Yes. I live under a bridge and don't allow people without TV licences to pass.

Or

My comment could have been directed at the OP and not you.

Pick one. We'll run with it.

28th Feb 2016

Graham1979

Exactly my little flower pot. To watch this as it is being broadcast on … Exactly my little flower pot. To watch this as it is being broadcast on Yesterday (freeview channel 19) you would have to have a TV licence you'll find.And yes as I say it was made for ITV so you wont need a TV licence to watch it on YouTube as I clearly say.You have confused yourself it seems to appear.

I just think its the way you worded "you dont need a tv licence to watch this as its online" i suppose in one way correct just as long as your not watching as is broadcast and not a pre-recorded show.

28th Feb 2016

Putting aside the silly squabbling in the previous posts - this is a brilliant find. I know that buying the whole series on dvd is very expensive, even now. This is the definitive series documentary about the second world war, it paints a raw picture with no holds barred. The theme music has stayed with me in my memory. Thankyou OP.

28th Feb 2016

awesome I love this series

28th Feb 2016

Cheers op. Most useful.I have sent the link to all European leaders in the hope that WW III can be averted...

28th Feb 2016

Ah that old Thames TV intro X)

28th Feb 2016

jamgin

Cheers op. Most useful.I have sent the link to all European leaders in … Cheers op. Most useful.I have sent the link to all European leaders in the hope that WW III can be averted...

Er....which leaders, in particular? Most are part of NATO which is controlled by the US. The rest are not capable of starting a bonfire, nevermind WW3.

28th Feb 2016

Great reminder of WW2 , a warning Trump and, more important, the waiting hawks are coming to your cinema near you, no licence fee is required to watch it live as it happens in real surround sound.

28th Feb 2016

This whole series had been around on youtube at 720p, BTW, I think you don't gain any resolution details from these old footages in 1080p (compared to 720p). Mind you, I could not see any significant details between 480p and 720p of these old footages too, you do see a tiny difference in the newer commentators footages though.

Edited by: "splender" 28th Feb 2016

28th Feb 2016

Great Thanks ++++

28th Feb 2016

A pivotal series that I remember watching vividly as a young lad in the 70s!

28th Feb 2016

HedgyHoggy

Er....which leaders, in particular? Most are part of NATO which is … Er....which leaders, in particular? Most are part of NATO which is controlled by the US. The rest are not capable of starting a bonfire, nevermind WW3.

​Don't think Russia is in NATO and they've a few toys to throw around ..

28th Feb 2016

Warning - May contain mild violence

28th Feb 2016

jamgin

​Don't think Russia is in NATO and they've a few toys to throw around ..

You sent Putin a link to this video:? How did you get his email? Or are you on Snapchat with him? I'm doubting your story.

Edited by: "HedgyHoggy" 28th Feb 2016

28th Feb 2016

HedgyHoggy

You sent Putin a link to this video:? How did you get his email? Or are … You sent Putin a link to this video:? How did you get his email? Or are you on Snapchat with him? I'm doubting your story.

I befriended him on Facebook.

28th Feb 2016

Great find thanks OP

Original Poster

28th Feb 2016

jamgin

I befriended him on Facebook.

Putin is not that bad, at least he kills his rivals with sushi which nobody likes. Imagine if it had been with beef Monster Munch or Curly Wurly.

29th Feb 2016

Anyone else pick up on the irony of posting a TV series about learning lessons from war/ fighting yet seems to fall on deaf ears when fights break out regularly on HUKD over increasingly petty, trivial comments. Not on the same scale on body count level but plenty of lasting damage can still be done with words.

29th Feb 2016

Heat for the Thames TV intro at the beginning.:D

29th Feb 2016

Graham1979

Putin is not that bad, at least he kills his rivals with sushi which … Putin is not that bad, at least he kills his rivals with sushi which nobody likes. Imagine if it had been with beef Monster Munch or Curly Wurly.

It wasn't the sushi that kills,it's the wasabi.:D

29th Feb 2016

Great documentary. If it weren't for the Soviet Union we would have lost the war. That is one of the sobering conclusions of this documentary that we like to forget in this country.

Edited by: "dz1" 29th Feb 2016

29th Feb 2016

Heat for the BBC TV licence scam comment X) Nothing worth watching or listening to anymore on that PC feminist adultery-loving tony-blair-asswiping liberal filth jimmy-savile-hiding top-gear-destroying british biased corporation IMO, obvious that if they were to change to adverts for revenue like everyone else they would be much less money to hand out to executives and overrated overpaid "staff".

Original Poster

29th Feb 2016

juliettcronk

Surely Thames Television are the licence holders and I don't believe … Surely Thames Television are the licence holders and I don't believe they have uploaded this for free to watch somehow?????

Heat for the BBC TV licence scam comment X) Nothing worth watching or … Heat for the BBC TV licence scam comment X) Nothing worth watching or listening to anymore on that PC feminist adultery-loving tony-blair-asswiping liberal filth jimmy-savile-hiding top-gear-destroying british biased corporation IMO, obvious that if they were to change to adverts for revenue like everyone else they would be much less money to hand out to executives and overrated overpaid "staff".

Clueless.

3rd Mar 2016

I own this on blu-ray and it's a must watch, fantastic that it's now available to stream. Highly recommend that anyone who has an interest in history watches it!

4th Mar 2016

lljwagg

Putting aside the silly squabbling in the previous posts - this is a … Putting aside the silly squabbling in the previous posts - this is a brilliant find. I know that buying the whole series on dvd is very expensive, even now. This is the definitive series documentary about the second world war, it paints a raw picture with no holds barred. The theme music has stayed with me in my memory. Thankyou OP.

you could use a youtube downloader and download the videos, and save back to a cloud or dvd for posterity. Just in case they ever decided to pull them off youtube but i doubt it.

5th Mar 2016

wenttoabetterplace

Clueless.

Any particular reasoning as to why I'm "clueless" for stating proven facts? Or are you one of those BBC executives who covered up Savile's antics? Or in bed with the Bush asswiping Blair (or as he should be called, B-liar)?

5th Mar 2016

hass123

Any particular reasoning as to why I'm "clueless" for stating proven … Any particular reasoning as to why I'm "clueless" for stating proven facts? Or are you one of those BBC executives who covered up Savile's antics? Or in bed with the Bush asswiping Blair (or as he should be called, B-liar)?

I guess I just think people must be really blind and/or stupid to not see how much benefit we garner as a nation by having institutions such as the BBC.Jeremy Clarkson sealed his own fate. Don't bemoan the BBC for ditching him. As for Saville - he is far from the only person in public life to commit atrocities. The BBC should have done more; but let's not be so silly as to wish for the failure of the BBC because of past failings.The BBC is the envy of the world. It has given us Dr Who, Fawlty Towers, Only Fools & Horses, Question Time, Panorama, Newsnight, University Challenge, Strictly, Blue Planet, Human Planet, Big Cat Diary, Cuckoo, Peaky Blinders, War & Peace, Pride & Prejudice, Top GearThe Sky at Night, Horizon and a huge myriad of socially enriching and often commercially successful programming. Yes, the Saville thing was a disgrace...and the BBC should have done more. But be careful what you wish for. The BBC does things that no other commercial broadcaster can deliver. It adds huge benefit to our economy by giving outlets to creative industries that would otherwise have no opportunity to achieve what they do.There is a reason why the UK music industry is where it is right now. That reason is the BBC...offering things like 6 Music, Radio 1 Presents, Radio 3 & Radio 4 --- all of which contribute hugely to the rich tapestry of this country.

You may wish for a commercially driven country such as the United States -- but I personally find the BBC's output to be well worth the licence fee. & much like the NHS, I fecking hate the Tories for trying to rip them apart.

The BBC is a great institution. To not realise that makes you seem clueless to me.

It doesn't do any kind of justice to the situation it is covering. Lawrence Olivier & the World at War has an amazing gravitas that really brings home the pity of war.

World at War definitely gets my vote.

6th Mar 2016

wenttoabetterplace

Ballast free?! I've watched 20 minutes so far, and have so far found the … Ballast free?! I've watched 20 minutes so far, and have so far found the following;- unnecessary background music (like the US Battleplan tv series)- cheap CGI- weird powerpoint style overlays- unnecessary costume drama elements.It doesn't do any kind of justice to the situation it is covering. Lawrence Olivier & the World at War has an amazing gravitas that really brings home the pity of war.World at War definitely gets my vote.

I mean pro-russian ballast(or pro murican in murican documents), for example in 16 part is clearly mentioned how russians treated civilians in Germany, or in part about Kursk (so underestimated in west history of WW2) finished the biggest tank's battle without winner as was clearly proved just because open archives. What did you point on is now a standard in similar documents in good way or bad. It's hard to create 45 min without showing same black and white shots like 1000x before . And ever harder to keep attention of new generation to study history. World in War is great document. One of my favorite one, but in that time were a lot of information locked in governments archives. Recently I saw documents about japs in china and some shots even I can't watch and that's after I saw uncensored shots from concentration camps.Even after 70 years are a lot unclear. Was battle of Britain real attempt to invade or to cover preparations for Barbarossa? Why rails to Auschwitz concentration camp was not bombed, if was well know what's going on there from 1942? Will WW2 start without Munich Agreement ?

Edited by: "Jo444" 6th Mar 2016

7th Mar 2016

Just started watching and got to Episode 2 last night and it has been removed this morning! Yet the rest of the series remains.

8th Mar 2016

darkstryder360

Just started watching and got to Episode 2 last night and it has been … Just started watching and got to Episode 2 last night and it has been removed this morning! Yet the rest of the series remains.

Ditto...! It states 'no longer available due to a copyright claim by FremantleMedia' I wonder why just 1 episode?